Storyteller Eva Abram will share the history of one of the few documented cases of slavery in our state’s history.Charles Mitchell, who was born a slave, was brought to Washington Territory in 1853. A tempest was building, and citizens all over the state had opinions about a possible Civil War, influencing their opinions about Mitchell’s status as a slave. In this climate, Mitchell made a break for freedom – and his actions nearly started a war between the U.S. and Canada. Through this story, we will examine how ideologies move geographically. The migration to Washington attracted Americans with different socio-economic experiences from both Northern and Southern states. Did moving to Washington affect peoples’ opinions on slavery?